Assassin's Creed Shadows - News

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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
Released
March 20, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Quebec
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Expansion Details Leaked on Steam

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.

• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.

Genre(s)
Action, Stealth, RPG
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveals How Yasuke Performs a 'Leap of Faith'

The iconic Leap of Faith returns in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows and features a hilarious twist when performed by Yasuke.

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Future Assassin's Creed Games Could Be Making a Positive Change

A senior Ubisoft official hints at future Assassin's Creed games making a change that many fans of the series would characterize as positive.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Showcases New Parkour Animations

Assassin's Creed Shadows shares some fresh gameplay footage that showcases the game's new parkour animations, which look incredibly smooth.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Address Criticism from Japanese Fans

Ubisoft offers a response to some recent fan criticism concerning the overall historical accuracy of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Features Same Sex Romance Options

Ubisoft confirms that same-sex romances will return in Assassin's Creed Shadows, but they'll be handled a bit differently than in the last two games.

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One Piece Fans Aren't Happy About Assassin's Creed Shadows

An unexpected Assassin's Creed Shadows blunder upsets fans of the hit manga and anime One Piece, adding another controversy for the game.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Petition to Cancel the Game is Blowing Up

A petition calling for the cancellation of Assassin's Creed Shadows is blowing up online. The petition has nearly 73,000 signatures and is calling for the game to be canceled because of the game's controversial protagonist.

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Petition to Cancel Assassin's Creed Shadows is Blowing Up

A petition to cancel Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows is gaining serious traction online.

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Capcom Veteran Defends Assassin's Creed Shadows

A seasoned Capcom game designer disagrees with the negative discourse surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows and its choice of protagonists.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Appears to Include Cut Assassin's Creed 3 Content

Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows appears to be using unreleased content originally planned for Assassin's Creed 3.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Official Art Book Announced [EXCLUSIVE]

Dark Horse Books and franchise publisher Ubisoft reveal a brand new 256-page art book for the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Ubisoft CEO Speaks Out Against Assassin's Creed Shadows Complaints

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot comments on the widespread online criticisms surrounding the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Fans Can Win the Chance to Voice an NPC in the Game

Ubisoft is holding a special contest that will give a few lucky gamers the chance to voice a character in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Confirms Removal of Popular Feature

Ubisoft confirms that Assassin's Creed Shadows is going to be without one of the franchise's longest used gameplay mechanics.

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Ubisoft's Response to Elon Musk's Assassin's Creed Shadows DEI Comment

Elon Musk is at it again, this time criticizing Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with a senior Ubisoft official responding, saying Musk’s comments are "feeding hatred”. But what are the comments, and what are they in response to? Let’s get into it.

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Ubisoft Responds to Elon Musk's Assassin's Creed Shadows Criticism

A senior Ubisoft official reflects on Elon Musk's recent suggestion that diversity, equity, and inclusion will 'kill' Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Confirms Map Size

Ubisoft confirms the size of Assassin's Creed Shadow's map of Japan as well as all of the different biomes and geographical features.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveals First Look at Gameplay

Ubisoft reveals a first look at the gameplay of Assassin's Creed Shadows during the Xbox Games Showcase as the series heads to feudal Japan.

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Ubisoft Forward: Everything You Need to Know for the June 10th Event

The Ubisoft Forward livestream will be broadcast from Los Angeles on Monday, June 10, at 12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern, or 9 PM CEST.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' $280 Edition Is Already Sold Out in Some Places

By far the most expensive edition of Assassin's Creed Shadows is already sold out in some places, half a year ahead of the game's release.

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